Proverbs 12:17

Authorized (King James) Version

¹⁷He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:
but a false witness deceit.

Proverbs 12:17

New King James Version

¹⁷^(A)He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.

¹⁹The lip of truth shall be established for ever:
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

¹⁹The truthful lip shall be established forever,
^(A)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

²²Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:
but they that deal truly are his delight.

²²^(A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

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New King James Version (NKJV)